Jodhpur gets Azure's 100MW solar power plant

JODHPUR, INDIA: Azure Power’s 100 MW Solar Power plant at Hardhani, Jodhpur (Dist) inaugurated on Saturday, is the largest solar plant under the National Solar Mission.

The equipment for 60MWs has been made entirely in India. This  large capacity solar power project executed exclusively with Indian technology and manufacturing.

And in a continued demonstration of its strong engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) track record, the company commissioned the plant in less than 8 months.

Inderpreet Wadhwa, founder and chief executive officer, Azure Power said, “With the commissioning of this 100 MW plant we have once again demonstrated our strong project development, engineering and execution capabilities. This is the largest capacity project under the NSM II and we are proud to have successfully brought down the cost of power by almost 70pc under the NSM from INR 17.91 in 2009 to INR 5.45 /KWhr with this project, inclusive of Viability Gap Funding.”

"Our sincere gratitude to the Chief Minister and the State of Rajasthan, Union Minister of Energy, Ministry of New and Renewable Energy, Solar Energy Corporation of India, for all the cooperation and support extended. This plant is a great example of India’s growing prowess in the solar arena.” he added.